We are referring media with inquires to check our page on our website dedicated to updates surrounding the Coronavirus. This page is updated as soon as new information is made available. https://www.faulkner.edu/coronavirus-update/?fbclid=IwAR0eFmWxOa1L8z2LshhbhPQkkn030qJehoIuQiPr3qee5ESG36Uxu-_ffy4
- Beginning Monday, March 16th through Friday, April 10th all “on ground” courses for students in non-traditional programs will be delivered “online”.
- Beginning Monday, March 30th through Friday, April 10th all “on ground” courses for students in traditional programs and in the Jones School of Law will be delivered “online”.
We are asking students leaving for Spring Break to prepare in the following ways:
- Take all of your books and course materials with you for spring break, as well as other personal items you may need for an extended period of time.
- Concerning campus housing – we urge all students who can go home for spring break to do so. We plan to make appropriate provisions for students who are unable to return home during this period. If you are in this situation and need campus housing, please inform the Office of Student Life as soon as possible. All housing residents are welcome to return to campus housing after the two week spring break period, yet must inform Student Life of your plans to return.
- Please make wise choices about WHERE you travel this spring break, avoiding locations with higher levels of the coronavirus.
- Continue to practice the CDC recommended health habits of regularly washing your hands, staying away from those who are sick, and the like. Refer to the following CDC link for information https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/share-facts.html
- During this extended spring break period, the University will remain open and employees will continue to report to work as normal. Further instructions will be provided to employees as needed.
- To minimize the risk of contracting or spreading the coronavirus, we must avoid hosting large events and activities during this time. As such, the University will need to reschedule our annual Jamboree show. This is a favorite tradition at Faulkner, and many have already put in much work, so we hope to reschedule for another date and will let you know something soon.
- All spring Intercollegiate Athletic program competitions are suspended through April 10th. We are in regular contact with the NAIA and our conference officials regarding the status of these programs nationally.
“We truly appreciate the care and commitment of every member of the Faulkner community in our collective effort to keep our campuses safe. Ultimately, we place our trust in a loving God, especially during times of challenge. Please be safe and continue to pray with us through this unique situation.” Mike Williams, Ed. D., President, Faulkner University
We continue to consult directives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as from other reputable sources such as the Alabama Department of Public Health and the American College Health Association. At this time, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus at Faulkner University.
STUDY ABROAD GROUP’S RETURN TO ALABAMA
Due to recent developments and challenges in Italy, our Study Abroad students returned 6 weeks early from Italy on Friday, March 13th, from which they will start their 14 day mandatory self-quarantine process away from campus. While all are doing very well, please keep them in your prayers.
CURRENT TRAVEL PLANS – INCLUDING SPRING BREAK
Whether you are planning to travel for business, spring break, or other reasons in the near future, please follow these guidelines strongly recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
- Avoid traveling internationally, especially to countries that are classified by the CDC as a level 3 risk for COVID-19. (i.e., China, Iran, Italy and South Korea) Beyond that, we urge everyone to seriously consider the possibility of quarantines or restricted travel back to the United States for any trips outside the country.
- While not classified as level 3 risk areas, we also discourage, if at all possible, travel to regions of the United States where there are higher numbers of people who have contracted the Coronavirus (i.e., Washington State, New York, California, and Massachusetts).
We encourage CDC recommended everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and you can help stop COVID-19 by knowing the signs and symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Develop symptoms
- Have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or live in or have recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19. Call ahead before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room. Tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms.
Rebecca Burylo
Public Relations/ Social Media Manager
rburylo@faulkner.edu
